German Word · Intermediate
Ruine
ruin, ruins
Pronunciation: /ʁuˈiːnə/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "ruin, ruins".
Example
Die neuen Tempel haben schon Risse / Künftige Ruinen / Einst wächst Gras auch über diese Stadt / Über ihrer letzten Schicht
The new temples already have cracks / future ruins / some day grass grows over this city, too / over its last layer
Practice tips
- Practice Ruine out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.